How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dickson County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dickson, Tennessee | Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 8,129 | 50,707 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dickson County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,402 | $11,822 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.9% | 12.7% |
| State Revenue | 45.5% | 45.4% |
| Local Revenue | 35.6% | 41.9% |
Dickson County
Federal State Local
Rutherford County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dickson County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 48.9% |
| African American | 6.8% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | 24.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dickson County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 100 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 412:1 | 468.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.5% | 13.7% |
School Types
Dickson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rutherford County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.